https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/Children and Familiesen-gbSun, 01 Nov 2026 18:31:33 +0000https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-are-gambling-triggers/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-are-gambling-triggers/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:31:33 +0000A gambling trigger is anything that creates an urge to gamble – a feeling, a situation, a time of day, even a place or a person. For someone trying to control their gambling or recover from it, triggers can feel overwhelming. Understanding what they are and how they work helps you recognise what might be pulling someone back into gambling, and gives you ways to help.https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-gambling-harm/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-gambling-harm/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:31:11 +0000Gambling harm is the damage gambling causes to a person's health, relationships, finances and work. It reaches beyond the individual gambling: partners, children and wider family members experience the consequences daily, often before the person gambling recognises there is a problem. This guide explains what gambling harm looks like in practice, why it spreads through households, and what fami…https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-self-exclusion/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-self-exclusion/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:29:55 +0000Self-exclusion is a tool that lets someone block themselves from gambling sites for a set period. When activated, it prevents that person from opening accounts, logging in to existing ones, and receiving marketing from the sites they have chosen. Children and Families explains what self-exclusion actually does, how long it lasts, and why families should understand it as part of safer play.https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/how-to-support-someone-through-withdrawal/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/how-to-support-someone-through-withdrawal/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:29:35 +0000When someone stops gambling after a period of regular play, their brain and body can react in ways that feel uncomfortable or distressing. These reactions – called withdrawal – are a real physical and emotional response, not a sign of weakness or failure. Understanding what withdrawal looks like and how to support someone through it can make those early days of stopping significantly easier.https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-a-gambling-addiction/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-a-gambling-addiction/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:29:14 +0000Gambling addiction is a recognised condition where a person cannot control the urge to gamble, even when it damages their finances, relationships and wellbeing. It is not a lack of willpower or a character flaw. The rest of this guide explains what happens in the brain, when entertainment crosses into addiction, and where families can turn when someone they care about is struggling. This portal…https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/signs-someone-has-a-gambling-problem/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/signs-someone-has-a-gambling-problem/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:28:05 +0000When someone develops a problem with gambling, those closest to them often notice changes before the person does. Shifts in mood, unexplained money troubles and changes to daily routine can all signal that gambling has stopped being occasional entertainment. This guide walks through the behavioural, emotional and financial signs that families and partners in the UK report most often, and explai…https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-gamstop/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/what-is-gamstop/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:26:34 +0000GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion scheme that blocks a person from all gambling sites licensed in Great Britain. When someone registers, they cannot access online casinos, sports betting sites or other gambling platforms covered by the scheme for a minimum of six months. It is run independently and covers every site licensed by the Gambling Commission. This guide explains how the scheme…https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/where-to-get-help-for-problem-gambling/https://childrenandfamiliestrust.co.uk/where-to-get-help-for-problem-gambling/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:25:25 +0000Help for problem gambling exists in many forms across the UK, from immediate phone support to residential treatment programmes. Children and Families brings together the main services available, how they work and who they are designed for. By the end of this page you will understand the difference between a helpline, peer support and clinical treatment, and know which number to call today.